Heartworm disease is serious and potentially life-threatening—yet many pet owners don’t realize just how dangerous it can be. It can cause severe damage to a dog’s heart, lungs, and other vital organs; and if left untreated it’s often fatal. We've recently witnessed the devastating effects of heartworm firsthand through the story of two littermates who came into our care. After their owner passed away, these two dogs spent over a month living alone in a field while we worked with the community t

Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal parasite that infects dogs and is spread from animal to animal through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Fortunately, heartworm disease is preventable. It is important to have a blood test performed annually to ensure your dog is healthy and heartworm free. Your local VIP Petcare veterinarian can perform the test and prescribe heartworm prevention medication for year-round prevention. Follow this link to learn more about heartworm testing: https://hubs

La dirofilariasis, causada por Dirofilaria immitis, o gusano del corazón del perro, es una enfermedad de distribución mundial transmitida por mosquitos de los géneros Aedes, Anopheles, Culex y Taeniorhynchus. | Medicina Veterinaria Practica